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ON a flying visit to Co Cork last week, there was no way of escaping the fact that St Patrick's Day is just around the corner. Back home it means that Nottingham's two foremost bands associated with the music of Ireland are in demand this weekend. Kelly's Heroes, pictured, who released their latest album, Banish Misfortune at the turn of the year, are particularly busy with an appearance at the National Forest Folk Club, Miners' Welfare, Moira, near Ashby de la Zouch, tonight.

On Sunday they play a late afternoon gig from 5 to 8 at Filthy's Bar in Weekday Cross and then on the night itself, Monday, they lead a session at Beeston's musical venue, The Victoria in Dovecote Lane.

The other band in question – Acushla – can be seen tonight when they fulfil what is becoming an annual fixture at Second Time Around Folk Club, White Lion, Middle Street, Beeston.

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